Fiberglass Spinner/Back plate..

[Tram]

Lots of experience here, so I thought I’d ask… Non-RV project at the moment though..

Added a new prop and the spacing on nut plates on the current spinner backplate isn’t going to work out for the new prop. I already have a new front dome I can use that will mate to the backplate.

So, I’m considering removing the nut plates, filling the old holes, adding new nut plates and balancing the back plate.

Am I nuts? Maybe I should just order a new spinner, but I’m going to be doing most of this to the new spinner as well..

 

[wcalvert]

Some prop manufacturers recommend against using composite spinner bulkheads ... Catto comes to mind.

That might make your decision easier.

Cheers

 

[sjhurlbut]

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I'd recommend a new backing plate instead of relocating nutplates and filling holes.

Composite backing plates are fine in my experience. Mine is carbon fibre from Whirlwind.

Maybe your chance to install a chrome spinner as per this video?

https://youtu.be/2lO1eRaYPT8